This is a setback naturally, and hope the Operation all goes well Marty. I think its too early to panic yet, Weekes has shown he can goaltend, the first period against Sabres he was awseom and there is no reason he cannot build on this and if we keep scoring WE WILL WIN GAMES.

We cannot foreacst the future, but lets hope we get to the Playoffs and Marty may return for a run at the cup all fresh, or if he is not back, why not have Weekes carry us through.

This is a setback naturally, and hope the Operation all goes well Marty. I think its too early to panic yet, Weekes has shown he can goaltend, the first period against Sabres he was awseom and there is no reason he cannot build on this and if we keep scoring WE WILL WIN GAMES.

We cannot foreacst the future, but lets hope we get to the Playoffs and Marty may return for a run at the cup all fresh, or if he is not back, why not have Weekes carry us through.

Heres hoping

As I stated on TG's site.

LETS GO DEVILS

Enormous loss is right. But you should never turn your back on your team. No matter how poorly its run by management, or how lackluster the lineup may look. Never.

LETS. GO. DEVILS.

Lets break some predictions this year.

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"Marion Gaborik scored his 65th, 66th, 67th, and 68th goals of the season tonight.

However, The Rangers were beaten by the Maple Leafs 6-4. Rather than bore you with those highlights, let's enjoy yet another encore presentation of our great MSG documentary, "1994: The Year We Can't Stop Thinking About" " - Warren

.02 change in save percentage would mean over 2257 shots 45.14 more goals. 198 goals for and 238 goals allowed. That is far worse then .500.

that's assuming that the offense is the same as last year, which is folly.

also i think i meant .500 as in 1 point per game, not NHL .500, which are two different things.

also despite the start to this season shots-wise i think with salvador in the fold and vishnevski/rachunek out i think the shots should go down somewhat - although that will probably be mitigated by weekes' inability to play the puck as well as brodeur.

What we need to remember is that we have a good team, better than last year. This group is playoff-caliber, the quality of players is simply too good. Yes, we may be lacking a true #1 d-man but we have three capable #2s with another up-and-coming one. Our offense is solid if streaky, they just need to step up. Once we get our better players back we will be even stronger. And once the adjustment is made to Weekes don't-play-the-puck mindset, I think they will do ok. Yes, they will lose most of the games they play against the best teams in the league but they can and should beat the mid to low level teams. And make no mistake, Buffalo is good... Tampa? Not so much.

But if Lou were to do anything, he should go after a defenseman to shore up the back, not a goaltender.

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"Our team isn't for every player and every player isn't for our team."

Kevin Weekes can be a starter in this league. We know he has the tools as evidenced by how he stonewalled us when he was with Carolina. So.. here's how I see it.

Weeksie is a true professional. He's been getting a free ride on this team for 2 years now, basically getting paid to practice and to mop up. Regardless of the money, his ego had to be taking a hit. He's now in the position where he can step in for the "Franchise", the "Messiah" and face of this team. He's in a position where his teammates can now look at him as more than the practice goalie and an insurance policy for the team. He can make a name for himself for his next contract as the man who stepped in for Marty and kept the Devils playoff streak alive. He has a chance to regain that ego.

Me? I think Kevin Weekes becomes the man we need. I think deep down inside he has a lot to prove to his teammates and the fans, not just in NJ but NY as well (how sweet would beating the Rangers be to him?). I fully expect him to lead us to the playoffs. Call me crazy, but that's how I see it.

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"What's the difference between a catfish and Rangers Fan? One is a low life bottom feeder that lives on the feces of others. The other is a fish"

Kevin Weekes can be a starter in this league. We know he has the tools as evidenced by how he stonewalled us when he was with Carolina. So.. here's how I see it.

Weeksie is a true professional. He's been getting a free ride on this team for 2 years now, basically getting paid to practice and to mop up. Regardless of the money, his ego had to be taking a hit. He's now in the position where he can step in for the "Franchise", the "Messiah" and face of this team. He's in a position where his teammates can now look at him as more than the practice goalie and an insurance policy for the team. He can make a name for himself for his next contract as the man who stepped in for Marty and kept the Devils playoff streak alive. He has a chance to regain that ego.

Me? I think Kevin Weekes becomes the man we need. I think deep down inside he has a lot to prove to his teammates and the fans, not just in NJ but NY as well (how sweet would beating the Rangers be to him?). I fully expect him to lead us to the playoffs. Call me crazy, but that's how I see it.

What is that supposed to mean? Please dont even argue that without Brodeur last year this team probably would not have made the playoffs. I see 2007 Devils right now minus Brodeur, so i dont see anything changed.

Edited by nmigliore, 04 November 2008 - 01:58 PM.

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LETS GO METSLETS GO DEVILS

"Take all that clubhouse [expletive] and all that, throw it out the window. Every writer in the country has been writing about that [expletive] for years. Chemistry don't mean [expletive]."

We all have been spoiled with Marty's durability. It's been remarkable, with all the games he has played, that he does not get injured more often. We all knew someday the Devils would not have Marty anymore. Luckily, he will come back healthy and be ready to go (hopefully this season).

At least this gives all of us what to expect when Marty will eventually retire.

If it wasn't for the lockout, he would of broken all the records he is chasing last season.

But if Lou were to do anything, he should go after a defenseman to shore up the back, not a goaltender.

Exactly - as horrible as this is, it forces us to look at the post-Brodeur era and means Lou must find a way to keep us competitive. This could be inroads to getting J-Bow here to Jersey. Something will be done and i think, as you do, we need to "shore up the back" and protect Weekes.

Oh and on a sidenote i'm glad we finally all figured out how to spell Weeks, I mean Weekes.

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LET'SGODEVILS!Drinking the Kool-Aid since 1995of Doc's "HIT THE POST WITH THE SHOT!", the CAA Goal Horn, and Matt Loughlin's nephew, Tom.

I have full trust in Weekes! I think, he was great last night, but I don't think the Devils as a team will make the PO. Although it's very early, but they will have to fight really hard to getnear the fire. I would be more optimistic if the special teams performed better.

I think Weekes will get a chance to show what he can do before Lou does anything. Regardless, the Devils will definitely make a move for a goalie. I don't think they want Caruso-Frazee in Lowell.

The will either 1) find a back-up for Weekes (Roloson-type) and move Clemmer back down, or 2) keep Clemmer up and find a more experienced AHLer.

C'mon guys, it's gonna get interesting out there!

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